Community Engagement at Perkins Thompson

By October 4, 2023 About Us

Some of Our Initiatives

Attorneys and staff here at Perkins Thompson often contribute their time and energy to serving their communities. Some serve on the boards of nonprofits, some volunteer regularly, and some are even presidents of impactful organizations. Community engagement is a central part of our identity as a Maine law firm; to provide guidance where it is needed, lend a helping hand to those around us, and support causes we are passionate about. Find out some of the initiatives we are involved in below, and perhaps you’ll be inspired to take part in contributing to your community!

Team Member & Position(s) Held

Emily A. Arvizu – Member, Board of Directors of Maine Justice Foundation

Timothy (Tim) P. Benoit – President, Board of Directors of Phi Beta Kappa Association of Maine

Melanie N. Dorn – Member, City of Lewiston Board of Appeals

John A. Hobson – Chair, Governor Janet T. Mills’ Judicial Selection Committee

Philip (Phil) C. Hunt – Member, Maine Medical Center Planned Giving Committee
– Member, Cumberland-North Yarmouth Lions Club

David (Dave) C. Johnson – Judge Advocate, Maine Air National Guard

William (Bill) H. Leete, Jr. – Two-time Past President, and until 2021, longest-standing Board of Directors Member of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland

Brandon J. Mazer – Chair, Portland Planning Board
– Member, Board of Directors of Special Olympics Maine
– Member, Board of Trustees of Maine State Music Theatre

David (Dave) B. McConnell – Member, Board of Directors of Cleaves Law Library
– Vice President, Board of Directors of Choices Are For Everyone, Inc.

Julianne (Julie) C. Ray – President, Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland

Barbara (Barb) S. Schlichtman – Chair, Board of Directors of Legal Services for the Elderly of Maine

William (Bill) J. Sheils – Member, Board of Trustees of Maine Audubon Society

Joseph (Joe) C. Siviski – Elected Member, Board of Trustees of Portland Water District
– Member, Board of Directors of Cleaves Law Library

Mark A. Woronoff – Former Member, Board of Directors of Make-A-Wish Maine (termed off)

Get in Touch

To learn more about cases we support, or to inquire about our legal counsel services, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. We look forward to collaborating with you.